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Chemical Plant and System Operators

SOC 51-8091.00

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

4.1

Operation and Control

4.0

Monitoring

3.6

Quality Control Analysis

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.5

Active Listening

3.4

Reading Comprehension

3.2

Active Learning

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

3.7

Chemistry

3.7

Mechanical

3.6

English Language

3.5

Public Safety and Security

3.3

Customer and Personal Service

3.1

Mathematics

2.9

Education and Training

2.6

Key Tasks

1Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions.

2Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.

3Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.

4Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields.

5Inspect operating units, such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure that all are functioning and to maintain maximum efficiency.

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